Robbie Grossman open to contract extension

Robbie Grossman hopes to play his entire career with his hometown team. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle)

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Astros outfielder Robbie Grossman wouldn’t confirm nor deny that he is working on a contract extension with the club, but he’s definitely open to signing one.

“I enjoy playing for the Astros,” he said. “I’m from Houston. I want to be able to play for the Astros my whole career if possible, and that’s all I have to say.”

As first reported by Yahoo Sports and confirmed by the Chronicle, the Astros and Grossman’s agents have discussed an extension that would secure his services beyond his arbitration years.

Grossman hit .268 with a .332 on-base percentage and .370 slugging percentage over 63 games as a rookie in 2013. The Cy-Fair graduate hit .322 with an .816 OPS over 35 games in his second stint of the season.

“I want to be part of this team,” he said. “I want to be part of this turnaround.”

George Springer in the dugout before a spring training game between Astros and the Tigers.

George Springer in the dugout before a spring training game between Astros and the Tigers.

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Astros RHP Scott Feldman warms up in the second inning.

Astros RHP Scott Feldman warms up in the second inning.

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Astros RHP Brad Peacock pitches in the third inning.

Astros RHP Brad Peacock pitches in the third inning.

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Carlos Correa turns a double play at second.

Carlos Correa turns a double play at second.

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The Detroit grounds crew performs to "YMCA" between innings.

The Detroit grounds crew performs to "YMCA" between innings.

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George Springer reacts as he strikes out.

George Springer reacts as he strikes out.

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Domingo Santana and Gregorio Petit run towards a flyout by Detroit's Austin Jackson.

Domingo Santana and Gregorio Petit run towards a flyout by Detroit's Austin Jackson.

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George Springer hugs Detroit's Nick Castellanos before the start of the game.

George Springer hugs Detroit's Nick Castellanos before the start of the game.

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Former Astro Enos Cabell stands during the National Anthem.

Former Astro Enos Cabell stands during the National Anthem.

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George Springer (79) during the National Anthem.

George Springer (79) during the National Anthem.

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Christian Rasmussen, 8, of Michigan, waits for autographs.

Christian Rasmussen, 8, of Michigan, waits for autographs.

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Zeline Borin, 3 1/2, of Atlanta, plays catch with her dad, Tony, during a spring training game

Zeline Borin, 3 1/2, of Atlanta, plays catch with her dad, Tony, during a spring training game

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Zeline Borin, 3 1/2, of Atlanta, plays catch with her dad, Tony, during a spring training game

Zeline Borin, 3 1/2, of Atlanta, plays catch with her dad, Tony, during a spring training game

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Matt Teitsma, of Grand Rapids, waits in the outfield for home run balls during batting practice before the game.

Matt Teitsma, of Grand Rapids, waits in the outfield for home run balls during batting practice before the game.

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Delino DeShields shags balls in the outfield during batting practice as a fan asks for a ball.

Delino DeShields shags balls in the outfield during batting practice as a fan asks for a ball.

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Detroit fans wait for home run balls during batting practice.

Detroit fans wait for home run balls during batting practice.

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A Tigers fan uses his binoculars to watch the game.

A Tigers fan uses his binoculars to watch the game.

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Chris Carter signs autographs before the game.

Chris Carter signs autographs before the game.

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Houston Astros George Springer (79) looks out of the dugout during a spring training game between Houston and Atlanta at Champion Stadium, in Kissimmee, ... more